“He’s not a people pleaser,” Will said as he looked at his dog, Buddy. “Not like your boy, Barley. How do I train him when my dog doesn’t want to …
Management in Dog Training: Lazy and Mean, or Necessary?
I had an interesting (and heated) conversation with my boyfriend last night about management in dog training. We were discussing our dog Barley’s counter surfing escapades — yep, he’s back …
The Best Dog Training Tips that Dog Trainers Have Ever Heard
When I was just starting out as a dog trainer, I felt like I was constantly jotting down dog training tips. The trainers at Canis Major Dog Training in Denver …
What You Do After You Say No to Your Dog is What Matters
Dog trainers love drawing lines in the sand: positive reinforcement, force-free, balanced, old-school. As much as we hate labeling dogs, many dog trainers seem to love to label other dog …
How Knowing Your NOLS Leadership Style Makes You a Better Dog Trainer
When it comes to dog training and leadership style, are you a hot tamale or a cool cucumber? Thinking about what your leadership style is can help you grow as …
Be More Patient with Your Dog & Deal with Frustrating Dog Problems
As I reached for the door, Barley surged forward, wagging so hard that his tail hit his ears. I paused and glanced at him, and he struggled into a sit. …
How Your Morning Routine Ruins Your Dog’s Day
Your morning routine ruins your dog’s day, every single day – but it doesn’t have to. I had a eureka moment last week while I drove home from training a …
Why Do I Stick (mostly) to 1 Operant Conditioning Quadrant?
I love operant conditioning and the science of behavior change. I love the jargon, the details, the studies. What researchers find in their studies really impacts what I think about …
How to Exercise Your Dog When You Feel Like S**t
Being sick sucks – but how do you exercise your dog when you’re sick? Owning a high energy and smart dog usually makes me feel great. But Barley’s boundless energy …
I’m Not Mad, I’m Disappointed
Let’s be honest here: my dog Barley frustrates me to no end some days. Don’t let my glowing Instagram fool you. Earlier this week, I reached out to a group …
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